Grosbeak Definition

grōsbēk
grosbeaks
noun
grosbeaks
Any of various passerine birds (family Fringillidae or Emberizidae) with a thick, strong, conical bill.
Webster's New World

Any of several finches and cardinals that have a large, powerful bill.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • grossbeak

Other Word Forms of Grosbeak

Noun

Singular:
grosbeak
Plural:
grosbeaks

Origin of Grosbeak

  • Partial translation of French grosbec gros thick, large (from Old French gross) bec beak

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French gros-bec

    From Wiktionary

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